SH3 Version?

Spearfish · 03-18-09, 05:49 PM

Hi,

I recently re-purchased SH3 on DVD as my original release copy finally became too scratched to use when I needed to install it on a new PC.

I had patched my original copy to 1.4b, so attempted to do the same with my newly purchased copy. I received an error while trying to patch direct to 1.4b. I figured that I needed to download an earlier patch (like 1.1) and work upwards from there.

However, the same error occurred each time.

COuld it be that the newly purchased copy is already pre-patched to 1.4b?

Can anyone tell me how I can establish what the current version is on my install.

Thanks.

richardphat · 03-18-09, 06:34 PM

Yes, it might be already a 1.4 patched.
Make sure wich copy you are using? The one that comes from US or EUROPE?

Spearfish · 03-18-09, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richardphat

Yes, it might be already a 1.4 patched.
Make sure wich copy you are using? The one that comes from US or EUROPE?

To my knowledge it should be a European version as I live in the UK and ordered it from Amazon.co.uk.

What's the difference betweenn the US and European versions anyway?

Synthfg · 03-19-09, 04:29 AM

What is the error message ? I only the other night performed a clean install of SHIII then went to patch it only for it to complain about one of the text files. Removing this file the patch operation ran without hitch and recreated the file I had removed Installed GWIII and the game is running fine

Spearfish · 03-19-09, 09:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Synthfg

What is the error message ? I only the other night performed a clean install of SHIII then went to patch it only for it to complain about one of the text files. Removing this file the patch operation ran without hitch and recreated the file I had removed Installed GWIII and the game is running fine

The error I get is:

This program cannot update the installed version of Silent Hunter III EMEAS DVD v1.0 because of the following reason

E:\SH3\anim.act: unknown version

danlisa · 03-19-09, 09:13 AM

Just check your currently installed version.

Either load the game and check the bottom right corner of the main menu for the version number or IIRC you can right-click on the SH3.exe and choose properties to see the version number there.

Spearfish · 03-19-09, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danlisa

Just check your currently installed version.

Either load the game and check the bottom right corner of the main menu for the version number or IIRC you can right-click on the SH3.exe and choose properties to see the version number there.

Right-clicking the SH3 App tells me that it's version 1.4.0.1

Does this equate to 1.4b?

If so, then it appears that the DVD copy I purchased three days ago is fully patched!

danlisa · 03-19-09, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spearfish

Right-clicking the SH3 App tells me that it's version 1.4.0.1

Does this equate to 1.4b?

If so, then it appears that the DVD copy I purchased three days ago is fully patched!

Exactly. Happy Sailing.

Spearfish · 03-19-09, 10:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danlisa

Exactly. Happy Sailing.

Fanntastic!

Now, is it worth me getting hold of GWX 3.0? I've never installed any of the GWX mod packages, so I'm wondering if it's really worth it?

If so, is there a link you could kindly point me to that provides a list of what GWX 3.0 adds to SH3.

Thanks again.

danlisa · 03-19-09, 10:14 AM

http://www.thegreywolves.com

Download the PDF manual and have a read while on patrol.

Laufen zum Ziel · 03-19-09, 10:29 AM

Yes to loading GWX3. You will not regret it.

Sailor Steve · 03-19-09, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spearfish

Now, is it worth me getting hold of GWX 3.0? I've never installed any of the GWX mod packages, so I'm wondering if it's really worth it?

If so, is there a link you could kindly point me to that provides a list of what GWX 3.0 adds to SH3.

Thanks again.

No, it's not worth it.

Unless you like having your home base filled with ships coming and going, and fighters overhead protecting your base. Unless you like having the hatch between your control room and the radio room open, so you can see what's going on. Unless you like having the Kiel Canal in place. Unless you like more realistic escort behaviour. Unless you like having realistic convoy behaviour, including the occasional zig or zag right when you're lining up your shot. Unless you like having late-war convoys escorted by blimps.

Unless you want all those things and a whole lot more (that's just what I remember off the top of my head) then, no, GWX isn't for you.

Unless you miss my point, of course you should get it right away. Follow danlisa's advice and link, and the Mother of all Manuals will tell you what you need to know.

Otto Heinzmeir · 03-19-09, 05:01 PM

I've read about 70 pages out of the 700 or so from the GWX manual. Great stuff. I really should finish the rest of it. Really have to appreciate all the effort that went into it.

03-18-09, 05:49 PM	#1
Spearfish Swabbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 8 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	SH3 Version? Hi, I recently re-purchased SH3 on DVD as my original release copy finally became too scratched to use when I needed to install it on a new PC. I had patched my original copy to 1.4b, so attempted to do the same with my newly purchased copy. I received an error while trying to patch direct to 1.4b. I figured that I needed to download an earlier patch (like 1.1) and work upwards from there. However, the same error occurred each time. COuld it be that the newly purchased copy is already pre-patched to 1.4b? Can anyone tell me how I can establish what the current version is on my install. Thanks.

03-19-09, 09:13 AM	#6
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	Just check your currently installed version. Either load the game and check the bottom right corner of the main menu for the version number or IIRC you can right-click on the SH3.exe and choose properties to see the version number there. __________________

03-19-09, 10:14 AM	#10
danlisa Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Cornwall, UK Posts: 5,499 Downloads: 45 Uploads: 1	http://www.thegreywolves.com Download the PDF manual and have a read while on patrol. __________________

03-19-09, 10:29 AM	#11
Laufen zum Ziel Eternal Patrol Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Hiding on the bottom Posts: 1,783 Downloads: 853 Uploads: 457	Yes to loading GWX3. You will not regret it. __________________ RIP Laufen zum Ziel

03-18-09, 06:34 PM	#2
richardphat Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 682 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	Yes, it might be already a 1.4 patched. Make sure wich copy you are using? The one that comes from US or EUROPE?

03-19-09, 04:29 AM	#4
Synthfg Sparky Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 154 Downloads: 64 Uploads: 0	What is the error message ? I only the other night performed a clean install of SHIII then went to patch it only for it to complain about one of the text files. Removing this file the patch operation ran without hitch and recreated the file I had removed Installed GWIII and the game is running fine

03-19-09, 05:01 PM	#13
Otto Heinzmeir Weps Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wilhelmshaven Local Pub Posts: 361 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	I've read about 70 pages out of the 700 or so from the GWX manual. Great stuff. I really should finish the rest of it. Really have to appreciate all the effort that went into it.